NV Motorcycle Permit Test cheat sheet

Pre-ride T-CLOCS check: Tires and wheels, Controls (levers, cables, throttle), Lights and electrics, Oil and fluids, Chassis (frame, suspension, chain/belt), Stands.

Nevada requires a working headlamp, taillamp, brake light, horn, and at least one rearview mirror on a street-legal motorcycle.

Chain slack is measured at the midpoint of the lower run; adjust to the owner's manual spec (commonly 20-30 mm) and check for tight spots by rotating the wheel.

Cold tire pressure is checked before riding; a 1-2 psi difference from spec is normal, but a tire worn to the wear bars or below 1/32 inch tread must be replaced.

Throttle is operated with the right hand, front brake with the right hand, clutch with the left hand, and shift lever with the left foot; rear brake pedal is right foot.

Friction zone: the clutch is held partly engaged at low speed to control power delivery during slow-speed maneuvers such as U-turns and parking-lot turns.

Countersteering: at speeds above roughly 12-15 mph, push the handlebar in the direction of the intended turn to initiate lean; below that speed, turn the bar toward the turn.

In a slow, tight turn, keep the head and eyes up and looking through the turn, use the friction zone and rear brake, and lean the bike while keeping the body upright.

The SEE strategy: Search ahead, sides, and behind; Evaluate the risk; Execute a lane position, speed, or communication change.

Minimum following distance on a motorcycle is 2 seconds in ideal conditions; add 1 second for each adverse factor (rain, darkness, gravel, heavy traffic, fatigue).

Lane position 1 (left third) maximizes visibility to oncoming traffic and gives the best view of the road; position 3 (right third) is used to avoid left-turn conflicts or to be seen by drivers entering from the right.

Ride in the left third of the lane when following traffic so oncoming drivers and cross-traffic can see you past the vehicle ahead; move to the right third when a car ahead is turning left.

A motorcycle's blind spot behind the rider is larger than a car's; shoulder checks before lane changes and mirror checks every 5-8 seconds are required for situational awareness.

Use high beam in daylight when legal and safe to increase conspicuity; switch to low beam at night when following or meeting traffic within about 500 feet.

Position the bike so the rider is visible in the mirrors of the vehicle ahead, and avoid riding directly beside a car where the driver's side mirror blind spot hides the motorcycle.

Road-surface hazards: painted lines, metal grates, manhole covers, and tar snakes are slick when wet; cross them at a right angle and reduce lean angle on them.

A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane; two motorcycles may share a lane only if both riders consent, and lane splitting is not authorized for general traffic in Nevada.

Large trucks have deep blind spots directly behind, along both sides, and in front; if you cannot see the truck driver's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.

Trucks need extra room to turn right; never pass on the right side of a truck that is signaling or positioned for a right turn.

When being passed, hold your lane position and speed; do not accelerate or move toward the passing vehicle.

At an intersection, a car waiting to turn left across your path is a leading cause of motorcycle crashes; cover the brakes, reduce speed, and be prepared to stop.

Following a large vehicle too closely blocks your view of the road ahead; keep a following distance that lets you see around or through the vehicle's windows to the road.

When a vehicle ahead stops suddenly, the motorcycle's shorter stopping distance is offset by less visible brake light area; flash the brake light or tap it early to alert drivers behind.

Do not ride in another vehicle's blind spot; either accelerate to pass through it or drop back so the driver can see you in the mirror.

Approach a curve by slowing before the turn, then applying a steady throttle through it; braking hard mid-curve reduces traction available for turning.

On a blind curve or hill crest, stay in your lane and position toward the outside of the curve until you can see through it, then move to the inside line as the view opens.

Uphill starts: hold the motorcycle with the rear brake or front brake while releasing the clutch to the friction zone, then release the brake as the clutch engages.

Downhill riding uses engine braking by downshifting; continuous use of the brakes can overheat them and fade stopping power.

On wet pavement, painted arrows, crosswalk stripes, and steel plates are the slickest surfaces; reduce speed and keep the bike upright through them.

In rain, the first 10-15 minutes are the most slippery because oil and dust float on the water before washing away.

At an intersection, scan left-right-left before entering and make eye contact with drivers; a driver's turn signal does not guarantee the turn will be made.

Cross railroad tracks at a right angle, and never brake or swerve while the front wheel is on the rail.

Nevada's per se limit is a BAC of 0.08 or higher for riders 21 and older; a rider under 21 is over the limit at 0.02 or higher.

Nevada's implied consent law requires a chemical test after a DUI arrest; refusal results in license revocation and can be used as evidence.

A first DUI in Nevada carries up to 6 months in jail, fines from $400 to $1,000, license revocation, and mandatory DUI school or victim-impact panel.

Alcohol impairs balance, throttle control, and judgment before the rider feels intoxicated; the skills most needed for motorcycling are the first affected.

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including antihistamines and some pain medications, can cause drowsiness and slowed reaction; check labels and ask a pharmacist.

Fatigue signs include drifting in the lane, missing signs, and heavy eyelids; the only fix is to stop and rest, since caffeine and cold air do not restore alertness.

Riding while impaired by any substance, including cannabis, is a DUI in Nevada; impairment can be charged even below the 0.08 BAC limit if driving is affected.

Riders are more vulnerable than drivers to impairment because a motorcycle demands continuous balance and coordination; a single delayed reaction can cause a crash.

Nevada requires a Class M endorsement or motorcycle license to operate a motorcycle on public roads; a permit restricts riding to daylight hours and prohibits passengers.

All riders and passengers must wear a DOT-compliant helmet in Nevada; eye protection is required unless the motorcycle has a windshield.

A motorcycle may not be operated between lanes of traffic or in a lane of traffic moving in the opposite direction.

Nevada's basic speed law requires a speed reasonable for conditions; the posted limit is a maximum, not a target.

A flashing red signal is treated as a stop sign: stop, yield, then proceed when clear; a flashing yellow means slow and proceed with caution.

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means no passing; a broken yellow line on your side permits passing when safe.

A stop line or crosswalk marks where to stop at a signal or sign; when there is no line, stop before entering the intersection.

Hand signals: left arm straight out for a left turn, left arm bent up for a right turn, left arm bent down for a stop or slow.

A DOT-certified helmet has a thick inner liner, a chin strap with rivets, and a DOT label; a novelty helmet that lacks these is not legal protection.

A helmet should fit snugly and sit level on the head with the chin strap fastened under the chin; a helmet that can be rolled off the head is too loose.

Nevada requires a passenger footrest and a seat designed for two if carrying a passenger; the passenger must be tall enough to reach the footrests.

Adjust the rear shock preload and tire pressure for the added weight of a passenger or heavy cargo, per the owner's manual.

Cargo must be securely attached, kept low and centered, and not interfere with steering, suspension, or lights; Nevada law requires the load to be within legal width limits.

A passenger should hold the rider's waist or the seat strap, keep feet on the footrests at all times, and lean with the rider through turns.

A windshield or fairing can reduce windblast but does not replace eye protection; the rider must still have approved eye protection or a face shield.

Before carrying a passenger, practice low-speed starts, stops, and turns; the added weight lengthens stopping distance and changes balance.

Emergency braking: apply both brakes firmly and progressively, keeping the front brake from locking; if the front wheel locks, release it briefly and reapply.

Swerve technique: separate the swerve from braking when possible; if both are needed, brake first, then release and swerve, because braking while swerving reduces traction.

If the front tire blows out, hold the handlebars firmly, avoid hard braking, and ease off the throttle while keeping the bike straight until you can stop.

If the rear tire blows out, the bike may fishtail; stay off the rear brake, keep the throttle steady, and let the bike slow gradually.

A wobble at speed is countered by easing off the throttle and holding the bars firmly without fighting the oscillation; do not apply the brakes hard.

If the throttle sticks, pull in the clutch, use the engine cut-off switch, and brake to a stop; know where the kill switch is before riding.

Target fixation causes riders to steer toward what they are staring at; look at the escape path, not the hazard.

In a crash, call 911, move to safety if possible, and do not remove an injured rider's helmet unless breathing is impaired.

Emergency braking: apply both brakes firmly and progressively, keeping the front brake from locking; if the front wheel locks, release it briefly and reapply.

Swerve technique: separate the swerve from braking when possible; if both are needed, brake first, then release and swerve, because braking while swerving reduces traction.

If the front tire blows out, hold the handlebars firmly, avoid hard braking, and ease off the throttle while keeping the bike straight until you can stop.

If the rear tire blows out, the bike may fishtail; stay off the rear brake, keep the throttle steady, and let the bike slow gradually.

A wobble at speed is countered by easing off the throttle and holding the bars firmly without fighting the oscillation; do not apply the brakes hard.

If the throttle sticks, pull in the clutch, use the engine cut-off switch, and brake to a stop; know where the kill switch is before riding.

Target fixation causes riders to steer toward what they are staring at; look at the escape path, not the hazard.

In a crash, call 911, move to safety if possible, and do not remove an injured rider's helmet unless breathing is impaired.